Art and fitness in the toscan countryside

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Connect with nature: 12 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

At this time of the year the focus is on improving the artistic skills. Painting. Drawing. Pottery... As well as doing some work out while enjoying the peaceful nature that surrounds the place. A little contribution to prepare the meals and keeping the house clean is also required. Activities are done in the afternoons while mornings are free for you to relax and enjoy the warm winter house. One or two days off to make day trips to the cities.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent Italian
Between 23 and 80 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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19 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Permaculture Project

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

12 Learning about sustainability
12 Get in touch with nature
11 Immersing in the local culture
11 Meeting locals
10 Practicing English
9 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

11 15. Life on land
7 3. Good health and well-being
7 12. Responsible consumption and production

Hannah

United States

I stayed for around 3 weeks and it was a wonderful experience. Truly I felt very welcomed and appreciated. Being inspired by the nature and people. Getting to help and focus on art was very fulfilling.

27 days ago

Diana

Portugal

I had a very meaningful experience with Alberto. He welcomed me warmly during a difficult time, and the space helped me reconnect and grow personally. The environment is peaceful, the animals are lovely, and the people around are kind. Alberto prepares thoughtful activities and keeps the schedule balanced. He was also flexible when I needed time for my own work. I'm truly grateful and would definitely recommend this experience. Thank you Alberto! The world needs more people like you with a true desire to help 🙏

3 months ago

Tamiris Cristina

Italy

My experience with Alberto was very positive. The place was beautiful, a true paradise. Participating in the farm tasks was really enjoyable, from the ceramics and arts to the village projects like theater and cinema. Gardening, in particular, was incredibly peaceful. It was a very enriching experience to live everyday life of the Italians in the Tuscan villages. Alberto was a very kind host, always generous and inspiring. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to have learned and grow there and for all the positive moments we shared.

7 months ago

Marty

United States

This was my first time with Worldpackers. I was paired with a host in Tuscany Italy looking for art & help with ceramics. I will caution that you are far far removed from city life, it is deep in the mountains of Italy , you are in the guesthouse up the road. There is a hotel farther down the road but it only opens in summers . Alberto was a great host and I loved the dog and cat that live there as well. We did some ceramic work and acrylic painting. Alberto even got a class setup where I taught a few locals basic drawing , color theory and painting. This lead to working in community

8 months ago

Martin

United Kingdom

I had a good time. The scenery is beautiful and I had the chance to see the local towns, meet people and enjoy the food. I would recommend this for people who like to be remote and off grid as you cannot go anywhere without a car and travel is difficult if the host is busy. There isn't much to do if your are alone, the pool and gym cannot be used if there are guests and there is nothing in walking distance so better as a couple. The tasks could have been clearer as what I was asked to do changed multiple times. Overall it was good for a short stay but organisation with the host was difficult.

6 months ago

Pier Alberto replied

Thank you Martin for your help and for taking the time to write this lovely review. I wish you all the best :)

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